Electrification Power Systems Technician – Hands-on Testing

PE Global; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting for an Advanced Power Systems technician for a leading multinational manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This 12-month contract role offers a PAYE rate up to £20.24 per hour or Umbrella £27.47 per hour, reflecting current market pay for skilled electrical/electronic testing and powertrain work. You will support engineers, run tests, and ensure safety compliance across electrification systems.

Qualifications

• Full modern electrical/mechanical apprenticeship completed.
• BTC Higher Award in Test – ONC/HNC or degree or equivalent experience.
• Electronics/electrical background with 6+ years demonstrable experience in engineering.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers with measurements, feedback and updates on issues.
• Order parts and components to specifications with logistics.
• Build/strip and measure electrification, Powertrain, Diesel and hybrid components, with sub-assembly and testing.
• Electrical safety checks: insulation resistance, grounding, Hi-Pot, CANape usage.
• Run direct testing activities following lead engineer instructions.
• Support data analysis and assist lead engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical testing

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship (BTC/Higher Award)

ONC/HNC or Degree

Equivalent job-related experience

Tools

CANape

Test equipment

Job description

PE Global is recruiting for an Advanced Power Systems technician for a leading multinational manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This 12-month contract role offers a PAYE rate up to £20.24 per hour or Umbrella £27.47 per hour, reflecting current market pay for skilled electrical/electronic testing and powertrain work. You will support engineers, run tests, and ensure safety compliance across electrification systems.